Importing a japanese game - being able to play them. - Gaming

Xadlei Xemnas · 03-11-2009, 21:39

I was thinking of importing a japanese exclusive game/s in the future. I am not familiar with the whole importing process and how it works.

Even if I were to successfully import them, there is the problem of not being able to play them on the PS2. Is there any way to resolve this?

MC_Satan · 03-11-2009, 22:02

I notice you say Ps2, it would need to be modified to allow this or possibly an action replay cartridge may do it, perhaps someone else could clarify that.

The Ps3 is region free and any title from anywhere should work. Chances are it's in Japanese though, so unless you speak japanese or can find an online walkthrough ikt may prove hard to play. For example i imported yakuza 3 (well got my friend in japan to send me a copy) and played it using a walkthrough, thouroughly enjoyed it. I believe some sites offer an import service but not sure which ones.

Bayonetta has full english language support apparently.

Hopeless_Savage · 03-11-2009, 22:18

Ps2s don't take cartridges like the psx could. But cheat discs work. There should be one that will allow you to play Japanese games. I say should because I only know for sure you can for dvd playback. Games may be different.

cavemanjames · 04-11-2009, 01:12

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Originally Posted by MC_Satan

I notice you say Ps2, it would need to be modified to allow this or possibly an action replay cartridge may do it, perhaps someone else could clarify that.

The Ps3 is region free and any title from anywhere should work.

The PS2 would need to be modified with a chip, using SWAPmagic (or something) or by using a cheat disc as had already been mentioned.

The PS3 is region free for PS3 games only. You can't play a Japanese PS2 disc on a PS3. It will come up with a message saying 'This disc cannot be played in this region' or something.

MC_Satan · 04-11-2009, 06:21

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Originally Posted by cavemanjames

The PS2 would need to be modified with a chip, using SWAPmagic (or something) or by using a cheat disc as had already been mentioned.

The PS3 is region free for PS3 games only. You can't play a Japanese PS2 disc on a PS3. It will come up with a message saying 'This disc cannot be played in this region' or something.

Ah, yes, didn't really make that clear!

cavemanjames · 04-11-2009, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Xadlei Xemnas

I was thinking of importing a japanese exclusive game/s in the future. I am not familiar with the whole importing process and how it works.

I've used Play-Asia in the past to pre-order Kingdom Hearts 2: Final Mix + and I got it on time for the official release date in Japan. I live in the UK too.

alternate · 04-11-2009, 16:38

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Originally Posted by Hopeless_Savage

Ps2s don't take cartridges like the psx could. But cheat discs work. There should be one that will allow you to play Japanese games. I say should because I only know for sure you can for dvd playback. Games may be different.

You can mod a memory card to act like an old action replay cart for region free though.

mad_dude · 04-11-2009, 17:01

You will also need a 60hz compatable TV something you need to bear in mind.

Xadlei Xemnas · 04-11-2009, 22:19

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Originally Posted by cavemanjames

I've used Play-Asia in the past to pre-order Kingdom Hearts 2: Final Mix + and I got it on time for the official release date in Japan. I live in the UK too.

This is actually the game I'm thinking about getting. It looks like a vast improvement over the problems I have with the original (lack of difficulty, lack of extra bosses ETC).

If it goes successfully, I would then import FFX-2 AND FFXII internationals and maybe KH1 final mix and the english version of the remake of KH:chain of memories (though I'm not sure if this one would be playable).

So basically I need the swap thing, do something with it on my PS2 then import the games from play-asia? What about american games? Can I end up playing them as well?

03-11-2009, 21:39	#1
Xadlei Xemnas Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Telford Posts: 2,851 Blog Entries: 1	Importing a japanese game - being able to play them. I was thinking of importing a japanese exclusive game/s in the future. I am not familiar with the whole importing process and how it works. Even if I were to successfully import them, there is the problem of not being able to play them on the PS2. Is there any way to resolve this?

03-11-2009, 22:02	#2
MC_Satan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 1,299	I notice you say Ps2, it would need to be modified to allow this or possibly an action replay cartridge may do it, perhaps someone else could clarify that. The Ps3 is region free and any title from anywhere should work. Chances are it's in Japanese though, so unless you speak japanese or can find an online walkthrough ikt may prove hard to play. For example i imported yakuza 3 (well got my friend in japan to send me a copy) and played it using a walkthrough, thouroughly enjoyed it. I believe some sites offer an import service but not sure which ones. Bayonetta has full english language support apparently.

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Hopeless_Savage Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Gender: Female Location: Derby, England Services: Virgin Media VIP Posts: 2,435	Ps2s don't take cartridges like the psx could. But cheat discs work. There should be one that will allow you to play Japanese games. I say should because I only know for sure you can for dvd playback. Games may be different.

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mad_dude Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Services: SKY, Freesat HD, Freeview 20mb. PS3,CFW PSP 60gb (320gb),Wii, Saturn Posts: 3,813	You will also need a 60hz compatable TV something you need to bear in mind.